Positive Employment is currently recruiting for a HR Advisor for our client a government organisation in South London.

The successful post holder will provide high-quality administrative and coordination support across key HRBP activities, including employee relations casework, organisational change initiatives, data analysis, and a range of business partnering projects. They will work closely with colleagues at every level, ensuring smooth processes, excellent record keeping, and a consistently professional and friendly service.

This is a developmental role ideal for someone eager to expand their HR advisory skills. The post holder will have opportunities to observe, learn and grow—building confidence in providing advice, supporting managers, and applying employment law in practice.

This role is a temporary contract initially for 3 months with the possibility to extend. This role is hybrid working with 2 days required in the office per week.

Duties and Responsibilities but not limited to:

• Providing administrative support across investigations, hearings, TUPE programmes, reorganisations, and workforce planning activities.
• Maintaining structured, secure and clear documentation, folders and templates aligned with council standards.
• Coordinating meetings, preparing notes, scheduling work programmes and supporting HRBPs and ER Case Advisors with casework planning.
• Supporting with data extraction, workforce reporting and contributing to monthly HR data analysis.
• Handling vendor setup, invoices, data capture and other internal HR processes.
• Ensuring confidentiality, accuracy and quality assurance in all HR records.
• Developing capability to provide HR advice, guidance and coaching to managers and employees.
• Supporting managers to carry out effective investigations and navigate sickness absence and OH referrals.
• Championing the Council’s commitment to inclusion, anti-racism and positive organisational culture.

Personal Requirements:

• CIPD Level 3 (or equivalent experience) and evidence of ongoing professional development.
• A solid grounding in HR practices and employment law.
• Experience working in HR or in a busy administrative role within a large, complex organisation.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise, work accurately and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build credibility and work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels.
• Confidence handling sensitive information and situations calmly and professionally.
• Good IT and data skills, including using Word, Excel and HRMI systems.
• Experience of working with Trade Unions is desirable.

Working Hours: 36hrs / Monday - Friday

Pay: £26.83 per hour

Please note this role is within the scope of IR35.